Environmental, Health, & Safety Representative

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Representative provides technical office and field support on safety, health and environmental compliance requirements at utility transmission facilities, rights of way and to a lesser extent generation facilities. This position assists the transmissionEHS Team in the implementation of project environmental compliance, safety, occupational health and fire protectionby ensuring compliance to laws, regulations and NYPA Policies through field observations, incident investigations, development of EHS communications, contractor submittal review and policy and procedure review. Applicants should have a background in utility work, and/or experience working in construction, industrial settings or EHS Consulting, with a focuson environmental program oversight including but not limited to SPCC, PBS, RCRA and HAZMAT Transportation (DOT).

This position will be located in either the White Plains Office or Astoria with travel throughout Southeastern New York, including NYC and LI.

• Verify that operations and maintenance activities conform to current safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist Project staff with various safety and environmental questions and matters (i.e. unsafe conditions, personal protective equipment, and lead abatement).
• Assist with root cause investigations.
• Support and assist in conducting training as mandated by federal, state and local regulations and other programs as appropriate for compliance and employee safety.

• Knowledge of the utility industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental safety and health regulations.
• Ability to analyze operation and maintenance tasks for environmental health and safety impacts and propose achievable solutions.
• Capability to communicate effectively with senior management, Regional Manager, engineers, legal staff and operations and maintenance personnel.
• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information and complex EHS issues and solutions to lay people and regulators.

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3 or more years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Environmental, Health & Safety program experience
• Life Safety Systems expererience.
• Experience working and corresponding with regulatory agencies.
• Experience coordinating emergency spill response teams.
• NYS Department of Labor (DOL) Asbestos Supervisor Certification
• OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations - technician level certification, OSHA Lead Abatement Competent Person Certification, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Pesticide Applicator Certification

Up to 20% travel primarily within NY State. Physical ability to access Authority facilities is necessary on a routine basis. Ability to enter confined spaces and areas with limited access. Ability to work from height and travel distances as well as stairs by foot. Ability to stand long periods of time in all types of weather; exposure to heat, cold, noise, wind and general nuisance air conditions. Valid Drivers license

• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear and respirator
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.